Full-Time

Utility Crew Associate

Aviagen

Aviagen

1,001-5,000 employees

Global poultry genetics and breeding stock

No salary listed

Pleasant Hope, MO, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • Basic computer and communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently with strong attention to detail.
  • The candidate must be trustworthy, dependable, and organized.
  • The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a background check and drug screen.
  • The candidate cannot own or house avian species and must follow required biosecurity quarantine procedures.
  • The candidate must be able to perform physical tasks including bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, and walking in farm environments.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor farms daily for pest activity and perform corrective actions as needed.
  • Collect blood, environmental, and clean-out samples as scheduled.
  • Complete accurate reports and maintain records.
  • Follow all biosecurity, animal welfare, International Organization for Standardization, and safety procedures.
  • Properly handle chemicals, farm samples, and equipment while maintaining safety and sample integrity.
  • Clean and disinfect vehicles and equipment daily.
  • Work independently and remain aware of contamination risks and environmental conditions.
  • Prepare farms after birds move out and set up farms prior to receiving new birds, including breaking down and washing feed pans, removing cool cell pads and brown-outs, blowing out houses, spreading bedding, setting up drinker lines, and reinstalling cool cell pads and brown-outs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Pest management experience is preferred.
  • A chemical applicator license is preferred, or the ability to obtain one.
  • Knowledge of chemical safety, safety data sheets, and environmental regulations is preferred.

Aviagen supplies day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks for broilers, using a large breeding program to improve performance, health, and welfare under brands Arbor Acres, Indian River, Ross, and niche lines Rowan Range and Specialty Males. The birds' genetics are passed to producers via breeders, with selection aided by technologies like pulse oximetry and ultrasound, and backed by strict biosecurity across its global network of production facilities and hatcheries. It differentiates itself through a long lineage from Arbor Acres, Ross, and L.I.R, substantial R&D investment, and a broad portfolio that serves standard and niche markets. Its goal is to help customers provide affordable, nutritious protein by delivering consistent genetic gains and efficient broiler production while safeguarding animal health and the food chain.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Aviagen promoted sustainability through breed choice and resilience through feed efficiency.
  • July 2026 2025 Broiler Management Handbooks added a dedicated Nutrition Supplement.
  • Aviagen keeps opening regional seminars and leadership hires across Asia, Europe, and TMEA.

What critics are saying

  • Avian influenza remains Aviagen's existential threat; one breeding-site breach destroys years of genetics.
  • June 2026 Aviagen reported heightened avian influenza vigilance across Australia and Nepal culls.
  • Trade fragmentation and regionalization pressure exports, especially after 2026 HPAI-related policy shifts.

What makes Aviagen unique

  • Aviagen's Ross, Arbor Acres, and Indian River genetics dominate global broiler breeding.
  • July 2026 Nippon Chunky acquisition locks in Japan's Ross distribution and market access.
  • Focus Series toolkits translate proprietary genetics into management advantages for ABF producers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

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Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

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